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SALEM, Ore. — For the second time this legislative session Oregon Senate Republicans walked out of the Capitol, some even left the state. That prevented Democrats from establishing a quorum and voting on House Bill 2020 Thursday. It lays out a plan to …

SALEM, Ore. – After Oregon Governor Kate Brown ordered Oregon State Police to bring Republicans back to the State Senate, OSP representatives are issuing a response. Senate Republicans decided to walk out of Senate proceedings to protest HB 2020, legislation they call …

SALEM, Ore. – The $2 billion dollar Student Success Act passed Monday in the Oregon Senate. It’s the largest funding package for K-12 schools in Oregon history. The Student Success Act will create a new tax on businesses that bring in at …

MEDFORD, Ore. — A local state representative called on fellow legislators to reject a proposed bill that would increase their salaries. The proposed bill, Senate Bill 959 would increase legislators pay by nearly 63 percent. Oregon is governed by a citizen legislature, …

On the heels of the most anticipated midterm election in U.S. history, Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley might have his eyes set on 2020 and the presidency. But Oregon law may prevent him from running for our nation’s highest office while also …

MEDFORD, Ore. — With election season comes campaigning, and occasionally with campaigning comes negative advertisements against candidates. Senate candidates Jessica Gomez and Jeff Golden say they’ve both tried to run a clean campaign based on facts and issues concerning the public. But …

Medford, Ore., — “I ride the bus almost everyday.” Lucero Castaneda depends on public transportation, she like many others say the bus is the only way to get around. Whether its because of low income… “It’s the way I get to and from work …